Traditional Broom Making Workshop

Come learn the art of broom making! Join Hannah Mitchell as we go step by step to create a large traditional kitchen broom together.The art of broom making has many layers of magic and meaning for Hannah. From the history to the harvest of the wooden stick and broomcorn, weave and creation, each part of the process contains timeless lessons. You will also learn basic woodworking skills for preparing and finish your broomstick! No experience necessary. Sticks, tools and broom corn will be provided and you are also welcome to bring your own stick if you have a special one you would like to use. There are limited spots available so pre-registration is required. Hannah Mitchell is a Clinical Herbalist based in central Vermont. She is a teacher of hydrosol distillation and holds incense and broom making workshops throughout the northeast. She has a bachelor’s degree in Globalization and History and has traveled throughout five continents as an activist, learning and working with the people of this globe. She is a grower of food and medicines and is a staff member at the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, where she graduated from, in Montpelier. Cost: $125 (materials included), pre-registration required​